HYOSUNG GV

124cc Petrol Class 1

#4406 of 5426 overall #4 of 23 HYOSUNGs #261 of 734 commuter bikes

73.9%

first-time pass rate

16.7%

failed outright

5,329

median miles at test

1,192

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2019–2025

The GV's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.1 points since 2019, 78.4% to 69.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GV's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage GV passes first time 76.8% of the time; by 20k that's 58.7%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a GV

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	185	35	6.6×
structure and attachments	128	24.2	9.8×
brakes	107	20.3	1.5×
suspension	33	6.2	3.2×
tyres	31	5.9	3.2×
steering	21	4	4.0×
audible warning (Horn)	10	1.9	4.6×
Identification of the vehicle	6	1.1	2.2×
wheels	4	0.8	5.6×
lighting and signalling	3	0.6	0.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GV beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GV.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2017 (77.6% pass). Weakest: 2018 (68.3%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

HYOSUNG GV FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HYOSUNG GV reliable?

The HYOSUNG GV is about average for its class: 73.9% of its 1,192 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4406 of 5426 models.

What does a GV fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 35% of all defects recorded against failed GV tests.

What is the best year of GV to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (77.6%) and 2018 worst (68.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GV last?

The median GV shows 5,329 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 58.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.